Château de Montcaud

Château de Montcaud was first established in 1848 as a private residence of a silk manufacturer. In the nineteen-nineties this magical property in Provence was converted into a hotel. After a second renovation, the chateau hotel reopened in 2018. Today this little oasis of tranquility houses a five-star boutique hotel, complete with two restaurants, meeting-rooms, a heated pool and a tennis court. And holds a clear focus on the luxury of simplicity.

FROM SILK TRADE TO SPLENDOR

History of the Chateau

Château de Moncaud is a cheerful estate built by silk trader Alexandre Eugène Collain in 1848. After his death, his son Florentin became the sole heir, upholding his father's humanist ideals. In 1992, the château was transformed into a hotel, granting access to the public. The founding family's deep love for art, nature and people is reflected not only in the history of the chateau, but also the actual buildings, and especially the five-hectare park. Today, the château's history is palpable in many hotel features, where modern comfort is blended with sleek elegance and exceptional service, and guests’ well-being is placed before all.

From Past to Present

Timeline

1848

Alexandre Eugène Collain, who amassed a great deal of wealth as a silk merchant, purchases the Montcaud estate with 100 hectares of farmland.

1848 - 1892

He designs the chateau and its outbuildings and begins construction of both the buildings and the

surrounding park.

1875

Collain holds a large reception to celebrate the opening of Château de Montcaud.

1898

Alexandre Eugène Collain dies. The estate is passed on to Collain's only son, Florentin. Florentin employed his own orchestra, and held countless concerts at the chateau.

1892 - 1934

Florentin Collain is elected mayor of Sabran and holds this office for 38 years. He established himself as a patron of the local schools as well as culture and music.

1934

Collain is given the title of Chevalier, or knight, in the French Legion of Honour, as a result of his genuine concern for others and his good deeds.

1939

Collain sells the chateau to his godson Paul Constant, who later bequeaths it to his seven children.

1963

Paul Constant’s oldest son purchases the estate from the community of co-heirs. After moving into the gatehouse, he allows the chateau to fall into disuse.

1990

The estate is sold to Rudy Baur, Provence enthusiast and hotelier.

1992

Rudy Baur brings the chateau back to life and opens Château de Montcaud as a hotel after two years of renovations.

2013

Château de Montcaud closes and falls into a deep slumber.

2016

Swiss businessman Jürg Witmer acquires the chateau and the surrounding park.

2017 to 2018

Château de Montcaud is comprehensively restored and renovated. The park is also replanted and redesigned according to the original plans.

2018

The hotel reopens its doors in its full splendour.

2020-2021

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Château de Montcaud remains completely closed for a total of 13 months, and employees are required to reduce work hours.

2023

The chateau hotel is awarded a five-star rating by Atout France.

2024

Head chef Matthieu Hervé receives his first Michelin star for gourmet restaurant Le Cèdre de Montcaud.

A stroll through nature

Gardens & park

Château de Moncaud is surrounded by five hectares (12 acres) of gardens and park lands. When the chateau was built in the mid 19th century, the dreamy, romantic garden was a playful, light-hearted answer to the strict, geometric designs of the current period. The founding family's love for nature is still reflected in the park today; century-old trees are abundant on the property, and fragrant gardens grow alongside woods and meadows.

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Where Luxury Meets Comfort

The Luxury of Simplicity

An oasis of understated luxury, Chateau de Montcaud offers an affordable yet elegant retreat for the discerning traveler. We have deliberately foregone everything that might be distracting. Everything that could be bothersome. What’s left is a deep sense of ease, calm and serenity that allows you to forget your everyday life. We call it "Le luxe de la simplicité", the luxury of simplicity. Château de Montcaud was designed as one man’s dream estate. Today, everyone who stays with us can experience that dream. Our independant, family-owned hotel embodies the charm and intimacy of a small village, where every guest is treated with care and respect. At Chateau de Moncaud, we pride ourselves on personalized service that is attentive yet unpretentious.